QUEST: Model Development

This section describes the use of the model development tool, named QUEST. This section should be of interest to those sites licensed for full development (vmq270 license) and those persons responsible for model creation and/or maintenance at a site. It includes details of the QUEST system, macro programming references and other information useful to developers.

• QUEST
• Virtual Machine Macros
• Macro System Variables
• Macro Functions

Section Overview

Section Overview

• “QUEST” provides details about QUEST and its user interface. It describes how to create and modify models using the both the questionnaire and the model customization features of QUEST.

• “Virtual Machine Macros” describes the Icam Macro programming language. Macros provide the developer with a means of extending the functionality of the model when the questionnaire fails to satisfy specific requirements.

• “Macro System Variables” lists all of the Virtual Machine system variables available for use in Virtual Machine macros.

• “Macro Functions” lists all of the Virtual Machine macro functions available for use in Virtual Machine macros.